Regulatory News:

XIRING (Paris:ALXIR), a security solutions provider for electronic transactions, announced that its Xi-Check solution has been approved as compliant with the RCTIF V4 specification, in order to control Navigo travel cards in the Paris Region.

XIRING's Xi-Check terminal answers the need for mobile control on the transport and electronic identity markets. This terminal is a lightweight portable high performance solution dedicated to intensive controls of contact and contactless cards, especially on public transport networks. Xi-Check embeds a software developed by XIRING to comply with public transport network requirements such as Navigo in the Paris Region.

The new version of the RCTIF specification, implemented by the STIF (Ile-de-France Transport Association), has been in force since the summer. This approval validates the compliance of the Xi-Check solution with the specific Ile-de-France transport electronic ticketing system, and guarantees its inter-operability with the existing infrastructure. By obtaining this approval at the beginning of September XIRING has demonstrated the quality of Xi-Check as designed for the transport and electronic identity markets.

Georges Liberman, Chairman and CEO of XIRING: ?This approval indicates the quality and maturity of our latest offer designed for public transport operators having deployed contactless secure passes and looking for mobile control solutions. We hope that this technical success will enable us to fulfill our commercial ambitions on this segment in the short term.?

About XIRING___________________________________________________________________

XIRING, a security solutions provider for electronic transactions, develops security software embedded in smart card readers and terminals for strong authentication and electronic signatures. XIRING is the market leader in SESAM-Vitale healthcare terminals for generating and signing electronic medical claim forms or for updating healthcare cards in France and also works alongside authorities in the field of healthcare system dematerialization in international markets. In the area of electronic identity (e-ID), XIRING proposes a broad range of solutions for public authority staff and citizens to meet the latest market challenges with secure electronic identity documents systems: national electronic identity cards, electronic passports, public transport cards, professional cards. XIRING is listed on the Alternext compartment of the NYSE-Euronext Paris stock exchange. For further information: www.xiring.com

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